FRANCHISE LAW WITH ZING
Former senior counsel for one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors strengthens firm’s franchise and distribution law capabilities April 2, 2026 – Falls Church, VA – Plave Koch PLC is pleased to highlight that Stephanie Blumstein joined the firm as a partner in...
Amanda Bannourah was recently featured in QSR Magazine, where she explores how the penny shortage is impacting quick-service and fast-casual franchise systems nationwide. In the absence of clear federal guidance, brands are facing legal and operational challenges...
Plave Koch has been recognized by our peers for several prestigious awards in franchising law. We are grateful for the recognition and for the team that makes it possible! Plave Koch is honored to announce that eight of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Franchise […]
Our partner Ben Reed spoke on a panel about “Zee-Zor Legal Logic Post COVID” sponsored by Franchise Times. How should franchise attorneys be thinking about franchising as we move beyond the COVID-era? Hear from Franchise Times “Legal Eagles” who represent franchisors and franchisees on the big issues of the day. Do force majeure and related […]
Our partner Lee Plave, together with Ron Gardner, jointly wrote to the Chair and Ranking Members of the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor and the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions concerning the pending joint employer provisions of the PRO Act. Ron is a partner with Dady & Gardner of […]
Lee Plave Plave Koch and Aaron Chaitovsky, CPA Citrin Cooperman On January 28, 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued its long-awaited “practical expedient,” which will truly help privately-held franchisors tackle the relatively new revenue recognition requirements of US GAAP. Franchisors have been waiting for this development for quite some time, and the FASB […]
The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 was included in the bipartisan 2020 coronavirus stimulus bill that passed on December 22, 2020, and was signed into law yesterday. The TM Act of 2020 will bring three important changes to trademark law (the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.) of significance to brand owners. First, […]
Yet another dispute over copyright rights in sports branding has hit the news. Similar to the fight over the Baltimore Ravens logo many years ago, the Phillies are embroiled in a dispute with the designers of the “Phillie Phanatic” mascot over who owns the copyright rights. These battles provide a good backdrop for understanding copyright […]
We are pleased to announce that our partner Ben Reed will be co-presenting the Annual Developments session at the 43rd Annual Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting! As those who have attended the Forum’s Annual Meeting know (and for those who have not), the Annual Developments session today is the Forum’s signature event, providing a “thoughtful, […]
by Valerie Brennan On March 31, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a notice that most trademark filing deadlines may be extended by 30 days. Specifically, any deadline that was due on or between March 27, 2020 and April 30, 2020 can be extended 30 days from the initial date due. […]
